When Marcia Martinez-Helfman made the transition to human resources director from practicing lawyer, everything fell into place professionally. Her background — a hodgepodge of professional training and work experiences — came in handy.” It made sense. It was what I was meant to do,” said Martinez-Helfman, director of human resources for C&D Technologies in...
IN DEPTH: WOMEN OF DISTINCTIONMcCausland took ‘back road’ to law careerNow, the Blank Rome partner wants to do more for pro bonoSometimes, a successful career is cultivated by choosing a very untraditional path. But the unfamiliar road can lead to exciting and enriching places. Margaret “Peggy” McCausland’s experience and accomplishments demonstrate how a change...
IN DEPTH: WOMEN OF DISTINCTION McLaughlin wants a healthier community In some ways, VP of Magee Rehab sticks to her roots as an educator by Marla Cimini Tracking Loretta McLaughlin’s career path can be a little like predicting Madonna’s next hair color. Her job progression seems well-planned, but upon closer examination, it is anything...
The Best of Dining – New Orleans If the sizzling restaurant scene in New Orleans, Louisiana accurately reflects the city’s tenacity and enduring spirit, then the Big Easy is most certainly back in the game, reinventing itself through ingenuity and culinary artistry. Vibrant menus infused with new savory delights speak volumes about this city’s...
Cooking Fresh: Melange Cafe, Cherry Hill, NJ With a mastery of fusion and a dose of South Jersey hospitality, Joe Brown delights customers and their palates. A blend of the ingredients and flavors of Louisiana and Italian cooking may seem like an improbable combination, but customers and critics alike keep responding with rave reviews...
If it weren’t for the swift action of the Slow Food movement, a little delicacy known as the Delaware Bay oyster might be only a sweet memory. Once consumed widely throughout the United States, by the 1990s this local oyster was considered an endangered seafood, but since 2003 it has made a comeback. The...
Check out some of these fun summer specials at Philadelphia area restaurants! Il Portico (located at 1519 Walnut Street) in Center City will be offering free grilled pizzas during happy hour (6-8 PM) at the bar beginning in June and continuing through the summer. Choices are: fresh cherry tomato and anchovy, quattro formaggi (four...
Amada Arrives: Is Philadelphia the new hotbed for Spanish cuisine? Just arriving home from an exciting and splendid trip to Barcelona, Spain this past Fall, my husband and I were compelled to search for an “authentic” tapas restaurant in Philadelphia. With the hope of re-capturing a sliver of our fantastic Spanish experience, we were...
Nothing impresses me quite like a restaurant with outstanding food, fantastic atmosphere and top-rate service. Although some may agree that many establishments in the Philadelphia area encompass each of these important qualities, my experience has led me to believe otherwise. In fact, I am usually happy if at least one of the aforementioned three...
Sapori Restaurant Reviewby Marla CiminiOver the past few years, dining has become more of an adventure along Haddon Avenue, the main drag in Collingswood, New Jersey. As the town experiences its recent and ongoing resurgence, several new restaurants have sprouted up, a few have renovated their spaces, or moved to larger digs down the...
